Squiz Kids
Squiz Media
Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 10 minutes of age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom.There's also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much more).Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or visit the Squiz Kids website.PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here.
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Oct 6, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, October 7 - Light at the end of the lockdown tunnel; the world’s oldest toilet; Here come The Ashes; and the world’s smartest dogs.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSIsrael’s ancient dunnyhttps://apnews.com/article/science-jerusalem-middle-east-israel-555ddebe8076d1c7c99c384dae08fc78Is your dog a genius? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJFRqlfwIKk Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 5, 2021 • 10min
Wednesday, October 6 - Facebook’s on the fritz; Pooh’s bridge is up for sale; how Tik Tok is playing tricks on kids; and why elephants are scared of bees.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSPoohsticks:Photo of bridge: https://apnews.com/article/business-europe-arts-and-entertainment-england-bears-c56bfb4d0ff78c8e64a5d6939bb87edfVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIumSUZNVd4Newshounds: Coronavirus fact checking resources:https://www.factcheck.org/a-guide-to-our-coronavirus-coverage/ https://fullfact.org/health/coronavirus/ https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/media-and-communication/industry/factlab/debunking-misinformation https://www.poynter.org/ifcn-covid-19-misinformation/ Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 4, 2021 • 11min
Tuesday, October 5 - It’s goodbye to Gladys; India’s running water fix; Mercury in close up; and koalas wearing Fitbits.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSKoalas wearing Fitbits: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-03/koalas-wearing-fitbits-in-the-adelaide-hills/100508552 Photos of Mercuryhttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-58754882Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 16, 2021 • 12min
Friday, September 17 - Submarines and staying safe; why Iceland wants your footprint; the teenage footy grand final star; and the Masked Singer’s Dannii Minogue.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSSquiz Kids Q+A with Dannii Minogue: https://www.squizkids.com.au/podcast/squiz-kids-qa-with-dannii-minogue/Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 16, 2021 • 17min
Squiz Kids Q+A with Dannii Minogue
Aussie entertainer and Masked Singer judge, Dannii Minogue answers Squiz Kids' questions ... See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 15, 2021 • 10min
Thursday, September 16 - History-making space flight; New name for New Zealand; when whales walked the Earth; and why it’s good to argue.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSWalking whalehttps://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/when-whales-walked-on-four-legs.htmlSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 14, 2021 • 10min
Wednesday, September 15 - Project Jurassic Elephant; Germany’s cow toilets; Rugby hero finally an Aussie; and meet Tasmania’s Turbo Chook.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSWoolly mammoth: https://mymodernmet.com/lyuba-baby-woolly-mammoth/Moo-loos: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/moo-loo-scientists-are-potty-training-cows-helps-to-save-planet-20210914-p58rig.htmlTurbo chooks in action: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-13/tasmanian-native-hens-thriving-despite-odds/100429844 Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 13, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, September 14 - Dylan Alcott is the GOAT; Wrapping up the Arc de Triomphe; Justin Bieber’s big night out; and whales in massive feeding frenzy.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSDylan Alcott wins Golden Slamhttps://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/us-open-dylan-alcott-wins-golden-slam-with-win-over-niels-vink/229bf0b1-f6c8-4d13-9510-e695ba267ab6The Arc de Triomphe, wrapped: https://christojeanneclaude.net/timeline/Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s website with major works: https://christojeanneclaude.net/press/major-projects/Whales feeding frenzyhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CTwFpwMDYC0/Masked Singer Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAr9oZpNrL8Dannii Minoguehttps://www.danniiminogue.com/Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 12, 2021 • 10min
Monday, September 13 - Vaccines for kids at chemists; Zebras escape from the zoo; Emily the teenage tennis champ; and Bruce the beakless bird.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.LINKSBruce the beakless birdhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbARqC8g2xQMasked Singer Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAr9oZpNrL8Dannii Minoguehttps://www.danniiminogue.com/Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 9, 2021 • 11min
Friday, September 10 - The day the world changed; the dog that saved its owner; Cricket test cancelled; and quoll joey cuteness overload.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSEastern quoll joeys: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-09/baby-eastern-quolls-born-in-breeding-program-aussie-ark/100443764 Masked Singer Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAr9oZpNrL8Dannii Minoguehttps://www.danniiminogue.com/Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
